There are 4 ways to get from West Salem to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 57m$69–119Drive 151.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Salem to Minneapoliscar 151.1 mi
3h 1m$28–40Bus via MOA Transit Station Gate A
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphreybus Landline to MSP
- Take the bus from MOA Transit Station Gate A to 7th St & Nicollet Stationbus METRO D Line
4h 8m$72–99Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
4h 39m$76–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Salem to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from West Salem to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Salem to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport and arriving at 7th St & Nicollet Station via Terminal 2 Ground Transportation and MOA Transit Station Gate A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from West Salem station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between West Salem and Minneapolis is 150 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from West Salem to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from West Salem to Minneapolis, including transfers.
West Salem to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
West Salem to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Salem to Minneapolis is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via MOA Transit Station Gate A, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between West Salem, WI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Salem to 7th St & Nicollet Station via Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport, Terminal 2 Ground Transportation, MOA Transit Station Gate J, and MOA Transit Station Gate A in around 4h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from MOA Transit Station Gate A to 7th St & Nicollet Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
West Salem to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
West Salem to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Salem to Minneapolis is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from West Salem to Minneapolis.
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